"Rifa took us all through a number of amazing meditations and exercises that enabled us to positively reflect. It was such a wonderful experience – calm, relaxing, and positive. My team really appreciated the opportunity to work in this unique way. Rifa is brilliant, a highly experienced, effective, and inspirational facilitator."

"Rifa is one of those people that you can rely on - when you ask her to take the lead on the project, you know it will get done, and to a very high standard. She has a huge amount of experience, and a network to match, which means she often recognises and solves problems before you've even become aware of them."

"Finding a mentor in Rifa gave me the guidance I needed to pursue my goals for my production company. Rifa's techniques broke through the noise so I could give myself permission to thrive as an artist and create spaces for others to pursue their dreams too."

"Rifa worked with me to support the development and career enhancement for a group of female creative producers, providing guided meditations to trigger aspirational thinking and self-reflection. I have also had the honour to work with Rifa in the recent delivery of the Talent2018 event in Brighton, she was an outstanding leader of this activity and put together a festival of activity to support the development of talent that was inclusive, inspiring and engaging.”

"What makes Rifa so remarkable is that she has the skill and the will to follow through and create change with this work. I've taken part in Rifa's workshops and guided meditations several times. She's inclusive, practical, and effective - an approachable, clever facilitator and I'd recommend working with her if you can."

"Rifa is a real leading champion in diversity and inclusion. She has opened up so many opportunities for me, I wouldn't be where I am today without her connections and mentoring. Her workshops are a source of my inspiration."

"I’ve attended a few Refigure events, where Rifa does meditation sessions that are very focused on individuals and their goals. These are not only great techniques to rebalance your personal and work life, but I found this really helped me being more focused in my life goals and with my general balance and happiness."

"Rifa continues to be an inspiring mentor for The Marlborough Theatre, she has spent the time getting under the skin of what we do and ask us those necessary hard questions that has made us reflect and refocus as an organisation (always for the better). She is passionate, thoughtful and super smart and we value her thoughts and opinions highly."

"Rifa spoke about the ideas behind meditation and mindfulness, and the benefits of bringing these principles to work with us. The short meditation she led was well-judged in style, content and length. The session got great feedback from the team."

"Thank you for all your help with moving Brighton Digital Festival forward. Your work gave us a structure, a space, and a vibe in which to think and debate, and some key examples and insights for us to consider. We would not have  arrived at a destination at all without you."

"Thank you so much for an incredible session on Wednesday evening. It could not have come at a better time for me! You’re a magician!"

"I found Rifa to be a warm, engaging and insightful panelist when I hosted an event on Brighton's technology scene."

"Rifa as a dynamic disruptor is the gold standard when it comes to leading the charge for women and expansion of the start-up ecosystem. These achievements signpost that much more of such innovation support work can bring growing diversity and fresh approaches to the start-up scene." 

"Rifa is such a calm, steady hand to help you through whatever challenge you might be facing. She does this in a practical, valuable way. The way Rifa works isn’t ‘airy-fairy’ or lightweight. It’s about gaining results that will seriously benefit you and your business needs. I can’t recommend her and her approach highly enough."

"Rifa makes things happen. Her reserves of drive, energy, and support are limitless and she's consistently able to make you consider a perspective you hadn't previously. It's impossible to collaborate with Rifa and not leave feeling that the world is full of more possibilities than you'd thought. She knows how to empower, encourage and enable."

"Coming to Rifa's workshop three months ago really unblocked something for me and I’m now in the process of exploding my life quite beyond recognition. I certainly didn’t expect that I’d be returning to my childhood dream to study acting but that is exactly what is happening."

"Smart, committed and to the point. Rifa is an excellent facilitator, supportive and challenging as a coach and insightful in her contributions as a collaborator. Our clients respect her opinion and trust her judgement. Her insight and experience in tackling systemic inequalities are helpful for our clients who feel braver about doing the work with Rifa's help. On a personal note I appreciate becoming more aware of my own unconscious bias and cultural conditioning through our work together. Rifa is a powerful force for positive change."

"Rifa’s course was fantastic and especially helpful following all the challenges 2020 has delivered. I came away with a reset attitude toward money and my finances and I gained a better understanding of what I want to achieve in both my personal and professional life. The tools and techniques Rifa provided, are helping motivate me beyond the end of the course and will stay with me for life."

"By doing the session together as a team and sharing our experiences, it helped to bond the company through a shared experience and collegial vibe. I would highly recommend Rifa's Refigure services to any digital business looking to build a positive culture for their teams."

"I gained so many useful tips and tools that I’m integrated into my daily life to help with changing my mindset around money & abundance – the doubling your day rate exercise was one of the most powerful... a blend of meditation, coaching, aha moments from the group and a safe space to share. I love the way Rifa shows up – she’s open, powerful, vulnerable, down to earth, which encouraged the rest of us to really show up too. I’ve met some amazing other women business owners. and this has set me on a new path around my value, what I charge and how I think about my business."

"Rifa is a brilliant coach, trainer, facilitator, community builder – and so much more. She's a tireless advocate for marginalised communities, a champion of inclusion, and has a huge passion (and rare gift!) for bringing people together to find the connections, support, and inspiration they need to make things happen. Working alongside Rifa at Wired Sussex was a joy – she's an excellent listener, a brilliant communicator, and always generous with her guidance, expertise, and insight. I hope we'll work together again in the future."

"I have worked with Rifa on a number of projects over the years and have always found her to be reliable, forward-thinking, and fun to work with! She has an ability to make people feel comfortable and after attending her Recharge, Refresh programme I found myself feeling much more confident in my decisions and able to have conversations that I was putting off in the workplace :-)"

"I would highly recommend connecting with Rifa. She is a passionate life coach who focuses on empowering women and people of color. Her insightful content and guidance provide valuable insights and support for personal growth and development. Rifa is dedicated to building networks and fostering connections within her community. She is purpose-driven and actively works towards creating positive change in the world. Connecting with Rifa could provide you with a valuable mentorship and networking opportunity, while also aligning with your desire to make a meaningful impact." 

"Rifa is a modest and beautiful soul, here to help people become the best versions of themselves. She has coached me in some difficult times and always helped me recognise my confidence and direction again."

"Rifa worked with me on slowing down, pausing, taking a moment, reminding myself who I was, where I had come from, what I was capable of, as well as how to really shine in the interview both practically and personally. She helped me grow into the identity and sense of self I needed to present to the interview panel, as well as to own my own space in an environment where I knew I would feel intimidated. For anyone needing a fresh pair of eyes and a supportive take on their career - whatever stage they're at. I highly recommend Rifa."

"Rifa is a very inspiring and motivating person to be around. She is full of ideas and insights that positively champion and empower and her open, honest and enthusiastic nature instills a genuine confidence in people. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to boost their confidence, achieve their goals and more."

"Thank you Rifa for the amazing workshop on Saturday exploring our passions and purpose. Rifa’s workshop helped me to uncover and express my passions and dreams with a priceless level of support and safety. Some of my favourite takeaways from this workshop were: An affirmation of being placed in life on purpose and leaning fully into one’s sense of purpose, The need to balance action and surrender towards one’s dreams, Ways to process and let go of the noise around us that may detract from our sense of purpose, How deserving, precious, and needed each being is for the unique light they bring into the world, including ourselves, and Getting to the specifics of our dreams down to what this looks, feels, tastes, smells, and sounds like so that this is our reality. Uncovering this in the presence of community has been the most wholesome and needed experience turning another year older, wiser, and just a little more on fire!"

"I’ve had the immense pleasure of interviewing Rifa on my podcast and witnessing her in action as a host at Projects. Rifa is an exceptional individual - her kindness and genuine passion for people radiates in everything she does. She’s a big-picture thinker with the unique ability to bring people together, championing them and guiding them with remarkable clarity towards achieving their goals.Rifa is visionary in her approach, seeing beyond the immediate to cultivate connections and create meaningful impact. She is not only a skilful connector but also an outstanding ambassador, representing every cause she believes in with integrity and enthusiasm. Her energy, insight and commitment to helping others are truly inspiring and I feel privileged to have met her! If you are fortunate enough to collaborate with Rifa, you’ll quickly realise she is someone who inspires confidence, nurtures growth and creates lasting, positive change."

I just wanted to say thank you so much again for speaking at our Generation Wiley event last week. It was really great to have you join us, and there were lots of useful tips and takeaways from the session. We’ve had some nice feedback from attendees as well, especially around how engaging and collaborative the session felt.